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Habif - Clinical Dermatology (CHM Version)

SOURCE : Habif - Clinical Dermatology - 4th Edition

AUTHORS : Thomas P. Habif

SUMMARY : Clinical Dermatology is intended to be a practical resource for the busy clinician. Over 1000 illustrations are combined with disease descriptions and current and comprehensive therapeutic information. Bold headings are used to facilitate rapid access to information. Diseases can be accessed in many ways. The classic method of organizing skin diseases is used. Common diseases are covered in depth. Illustrations of classic examples of these disorders and photographs of variations seen at different stages are included. Basic dermatologic surgical techniques are covered in detail. Specialized techniques such as Mohs' micrographic surgery are described so that the physician can be better prepared to suggest referral. Theoretical information, disease mechanisms, and rare disease are found in comprehensive textbooks. Rapid Access to the Text

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Ferri's - Color Atlas And Text Of Clinical Medicine (CHM Version)

SOURCE : Ferri's - Color Atlas And Text Of Clinical Medicine

AUTHORS : Fred F. Ferri, MD, FACP

SUMMARY : The goal of this book is to be a comprehensive, current, and clinically relevant medical resource. The idea of this work began while contemplating the enormity of material one needs to master in clinical medicine. Although there are several textbooks available on clinical medicine and a vast number of established atlases dealing primarily with dermatological disorders, there are no established books that combine the information contained within a traditional textbook with the visual imagery of a color atlas. This book aims to provide such a combination. Visuals are the critical language of medical education. The old adage of “A picture is worth a thousand words” is certainly true in medicine. Recognition of disorders from illustrations remains crucial to early diagnosis and treatment, both of which are usually essential to improve prognosis. In creating this book, care was taken to include the classic examples of common medical disorders in detail. Rare disorders were also included because they are often discussed for purposes of differential diagnosis and because they are frequently referenced in the medical literature and on medical board exams. As such, this book endeavors to provide the student and the newly qualified doctor with a guide to the diagnosis of common clinical disorders, and the more experienced physician with a guide to less common, but still important, diseases. The book is divided in 14 sections ranging from disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissues to infectious diseases. Each section follows a similar format, which consists of an initial description of the normal anatomy and physiology followed by diagnostic tests and procedures, and descriptions and illustrations of various disorders pertinent to that section. The format and size of this book are designed to be a handy refresher of important clinical, anatomic, laboratory and radiographic signs. There are 352 chapters, 3031 illustrations and over 100 tables, boxes and algorithms, each specifically selected to illuminate the assessment of clinical disorders. In summary, it is unlike any other existing book in both scope and content, and certainly deserves a unique place in any medical library. I hope that this book fulfills your every expectation, provides valuable support to the learning of clinical medicine, and serves as an effective resource in daily clinical practice.

SUMMARY : There is no question that in 1816 when Rene-Theophile-Hyacinth Laennec reported his invention of the stethoscope, chest diseases began to be viewed in an entirely different way. It is interesting that Laennec first called his new medical instrument the “cylinder,” and it is only later that it was named the “stethoscope,” derived from two Greek words, one meaning “breast” and the other “to view.” Was the stethoscope the first step toward “interventional pulmonary medicine?” Probably, yes! Indeed, before Laennec, Aristotle and Galen among others had given us insights on pulmonary diseases, but their main tool was observations of postmortem tissue. The publication of De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Verslicus in 1543 had a remarkable impact on medicine in general, and lung disease in particular. Then, the invention of chest percussion by Leopold Auenbrugger in 1764 became an important landmark and tool for physical examination of chest disease patients. During the last century, lung surgery was developed, which led not only to remarkable advances in treatment but also to the understanding of lung disease. Microscopy had also found its way in the armamentarium of what has been used to diagnose respiratory disease, and bronchoscopy, invented in 1887, had also become the preferred instrument for diagnosis and treatment of some specific lung conditions. For more than 31 years, the series Lung Biology in Health and Disease has aimed to bring to its readership the latest information available on specific research and clinical areas; our goal has always been to do the best we can for the patients. It is hoped that this new edition of Interventional Pulmonary Medicine will stimulate students of medicine and clinicians to take advantage of this emerging and critically important discipline.

SUMMARY : In this book the author has compiled a selection of cases covering many aspects of radiology to help trainees with the practical aspects of image recognition and formulating a differential diagnosis. The selection of cases is broad enough to provide an introduction for some readers, with more testing cases for those in the later stages of training. Each self-test case is presented with an image, or set of images, together with the pertinent clinical details. The solution and explanation is presented over the page along with differential diagnoses that logically derive from the images and history. The correct diagnosis is followed by a discussion of the underlying diagnosis with teaching points and main imaging findings, plus any other important factors emerging from the discussion. The book contains 423 images including X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, interventional techniques and nuclear medicine. It will be useful to radiologists in training and other health professional wishing to improve their radiological skills.

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SUMMARY : First Prize (Surgery category), BMA Awards 2005. A comprehensive and attractively presented 4-colour textbook of surgery aimed primarily at medical students but also of use to junior doctors and surgical technicians. The book has two key features: firstly, it provides students with coverage of every aspect of surgery; secondly, it has been designed and written to be the 'surgical companion' to Kumar & Clark's Clinical Medicine. This new edition will also offer an online version to all purchasers of the book - the first surgical textbook in the UK to make an electronic version available. The smart way to study! Elsevier titles with STUDENT CONSULT will help you master difficult concepts and study more efficiently in print and online! Perform rapid searches. Integrate bonus content from other disciplines. Download text to your handheld device. And a lot more. Each STUDENT CONSULT title comes with full text online, a unique image library, case studies, USMLE style questions, and online note-taking to enhance your learning experience. A comprehensive account of surgery - students only need to buy one text Covers general issues - wound healing, pain control, etc - in the first section - by grouping these issues into one section at the beginning, students are immediately given an overview of what makes surgery 'different' A regional approach is adopted for the largest section - section 2 - this is the classic way in which surgeons talk about surgery to each other The third section covers surgical specialities - paediatrics, endocrinology, urology - and also includes specialities such as ophthalmology, ENT and orthopaedics - these are the chapters that are often omitted from competing books , in the interests of saving space The logical arrangement of the three sections makes the book easy to use and refer to in clinical practiceThe arrangement of contents is straightforward and conventional - a 'plus' in comparison to other texts which can be somewhat idiosyncratic in their approachInformation and practical boxes are used throughout to enhance the text and highlight and isolate important information Includes approximately 240 four-colour line drawings - these drawings are original to the have been greatly praised by students Also includes over 100 black and white and approximately 50 full-colour clinical photographs, x-rays and scans Designed to complement Kumar and Clark's highly successful Clinical Medicine textbook - students like having two 'matching' texts in these complementary areas Written by an expert team of contributors from all the major London teaching hospitals and many other major centres in the UK - the contributor team lends authority to the text Now comes with access to online version to all purchasers of the book - the first UK surgical textbook to make this facility available to readers.

SUMMARY : The Handbook of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances, Third Edition is developed from a parent text, Fluids and Electrolytes with Clinical Applications: A Programmed Approach, 8th Edition by Joyce LeFever Kee, Betty J. Paulanka, and Carolee Polek. It is designed to be used in the clinical setting, both in conjunction with the parent text and as a stand-alone product. With a clear comprehensive approach, this quick reference pocket guide of basic principles of fluid, electrolyte, and acidbase balances, imbalances, and related disorders is a must-have for all who work in the field! The convenient handbook size enables readers to keep it handy for quick access to over 200 diagrams and tables containing valuable information. A developmental approach is used to provide examples across the life span that illustrate common health problems associated with imbalances. The chapter on increased intracranial pressure has been completely rewritten with a stronger focus on neurotrauma and common conditions that cause increased intracranial pressure. A glossary has been added for quick reference. The reference/ bibliography list has been completely updated and expanded. Also, the appendix on common lab studies has been reduced to focus on lab studies with particular reference to fluid imbalances and electrolyte disorders associated with the clinical manifestations of these disorders. A new appendix with the Joint Commission’s (TJC) list of accepted abbreviations has been added for the reader’s convenience. Nursing assessments, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and rationales are in a tabular format for quick retrieval and ease of comprehension. All the important information readers need is right at their fingertips!

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AUTHORS : Jeffrey D. Klausner,MD,MPH Director, STD Prevention and Control Services - San Francisco Department of Public Health - Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine - Department of Medicine,Divisions of AIDS and Infectious Diseases - University of California, San Francisco Edward W. Hook III,MD Professor of Medicine,Microbiology, and Epidemiology - University of Alabama at Birmingham - Director, STD Control Program - Jefferson County Department of Public Health - Birmingham, Alabama

SUMMARY : Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common problems that have an impact on patients seen by many, if not all, clinicians, irrespective of their chosen practice. Family practitioners, internists, pediatricians, obstetriciangynecologists, urologists, and dermatologists all regularly care for patients at risk for STDs. They are also common: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 20 million new STD cases occur each year, with about half among people less than 25 years of age. In addition, STD diagnosis and management is a dynamic area in medicine with significant recent advances in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical care. The advent of a vaccine for human papillomavirus, which is recommended for females aged 9–26, provides an important opportunity for clinicians to assess and discuss sexual activity with adolescents and their parents while offering a highly effective preventive intervention. Similarly, for the most common bacterial STDs, nucleic acid-based assays enable rapid and accurate identification of infections by clinicians, using noninvasively collected specimens (urine) and eliminating barriers to screening. Finally, multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of single-dose therapy for a number of common STDs and the widespread recognition that reinfection is common has led to important changes in partner management and recommendations for retesting. Each of these new elements for managing the infections caused by the nearly 30 organisms that are principally transmitted sexually provides clinicians with new tools for efficient, effective STD management. We hope that the busy clinician, whether the experienced subspecialist, recently trained graduate, or hardworking mid-level practitioner, will find the up-to-date, practical, and evidence-based chapters in Current Diagnosis Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases a useful and easy reference guiding the day-to-day clinical care of the patients they surely see who are at risk for STDs. Students of medicine and physicians in training will note the informative discussions of epidemiology and pathogenesis in certain chapters and tables summarizing the differential diagnosis of syndromes, lists of etiologic organisms, and clinical practice points.

SUMMARY : This is the eighth edition of Andreoli and Carpenter’s Cecil Essentials of Medicine. Essentials VIII, like its predecessors, is intended to be comprehensive but concise. Essentials VIII therefore provides an exacting and thoroughly updated treatise on internal medicine, without excessive length, for students of medicine at all levels of their careers. We welcome with enthusiasm a new editor, Edward J. Wing, MD, Frank L. Day Professor of Biology, and Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. Essentials VIII has three cardinal components. First, at the beginning of each section—kidney, for example—we provide a brief but rigorous summary of the fundamental biology of the kidney and/or the cardinal signs and symptoms of diseases of the kidney. The same format has been used in all the sections of the book. Second, the main body of each section contains a detailed, but again, concise description of the diseases of the various organ systems, together with their pathophysiology and their treatment. Finally, Essentials relies heavily on the Internet. Essentials VIII is published entirely on a Web site on the Internet. In the online version of Essentials VIII, we provide a substantial amount of supplemental material, indicated in the hard copy text by boldface symbols (for example, Web Fig. 1) and denoted by an arrow icon shown in the margin of this page. This icon is present throughout the hard copy of the book as well as in the Internet version and directs the reader to a series of illustrations, tables, or videos in the Internet version of Essentials. This material is clearly crucial to understanding modern medicine, but we hope that, in this manner, the supplemental material will enrich Essentials VIII without having enlarged the book significantly. As in prior editions, we make abundant use of 4-color illustrations. And as in prior editions, each section has been reviewed by one or another of the editors, and finally by the editor-in-chief.

SUMMARY : For many obstetricians and gynaecologists, the attraction to women ’ s health has been the diversity of our speciality. Obstetrics and gynaecology provides a combination of delivering medical and surgical aspects of care to a range of patients, from the fi t and healthy young woman requiring advice or support with health promotion, to the acutely ill woman with severe pre - eclampsia or a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. The importance of sound scientifi c knowledge to improve care was highlighted by William Smellie, the ‘ Father of British Obstetrics ’ in the 18 th century; ‘ Those who intend to practise Midwifery, ought fi rst of all to make themselves masters of anatomy, and acquire a competent knowledge in surgery and physic; because of their connection with the obstetric art, if not always, at least in many cases ’ ( A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery . William Smellie 1752). Obstetrics, gynaecology and sexual health are frequently based on normal physiology incorporating elements of screening, health advice and information alongside an ethical dimension to obstetric and gynaecological practice.

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Schiff's Diseases of the Liver (PDF Version)

SOURCE : Schiff's Diseases of the Liver - 10th Edition

AUTHORS : Schiff, Eugene R.; Sorrell, Michael F.; Maddrey, Willis C.

SUMMARY : In the recent words of Himsworth, the present time seems to be particularly opportune for reviewing our knowledge of liver disease. A partial list of reasons would include the advances made in the fundamental sciences as they pertain to liver structure and function; the advances in the experimental approach to liver disease; the increased knowledge in the field of viral hepatitis; the newer clinical criteria and concept of hepatic coma, with attention focused on disturbance in the metabolism of ammonia; a better understanding of the pathogenesis and the treatment of cirrhosis; a clearer concept of the metabolic defect in hemochromatosis and the apparent effectiveness of depleting iron stores in the treatment of this disorder; the implication of disturbed copper metabolism in hepatolenticular degeneration; the increasing experience with needle biopsy of the liver; and the surgical attack on portal hypertension. This book is not intended to be encyclopedic in nature but rather the expression of present-day information pertaining to various aspects of liver disease by a group of authors particularly qualified by their experience, interest, and scientific contributions. The reader may discover certain omissions, but he usually will find these to be matters of lesser importance. He will be more than compensated by the quality of the information contained, which deals with those aspects of hepatic disease that are much more apt to concern him, including the description of the principles of treatment, both medical and surgical, by experts in the field. Furthermore, he will frequently find it unnecessary to consult other books, particularly on points dealing with basic concepts.

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Professional Guide to Signs and Symptoms(CHM Version)

SOURCE : Professional Guide to Signs and Symptoms - 5th Edition

AUTHORS : Judith A. Schilling McCann RN, MSN

SUMMARY : The Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms, Fifth Edition, is designed to give students and practitioners a concise reference to many of the signs and symptoms encountered in clinical practice. This edition has been fully updated, with the addition of signs and symptoms associated with such critical emerging diseases as avian influenza, monkeypox, and norovirus infection. New sections on several syndromes are included, such as metabolic syndrome, Kawasaki syndrome, and blast lung injury. A comprehensive index cross-references the entire text. A list of common signs and symptoms in English and Spanish is contained inside the cover of the book. Practitioners, students, and nurses who wish to improve their understanding of the many signs and symptoms they'll encounter in practice will enjoy and appreciate this valuable reference.

SUMMARY : The goal of drug therapy is to prevent, cure, or control various disease states. To achieve this goal, adequate drug doses must be delivered to the target tissues so that therapeutic yet nontoxic levels are obtained. Pharmacokinetics examines the movement of a drug over time through the body. Pharmacological as well as toxicological actions of drugs are primarily related to the plasma concentrations of drugs. Thus, the clinician must recognize that the speed of onset of drug action, the intensity of the drug's effect, and the duration of drug action are controlled by four fundamental pathways of drug movement and modification in the body. First, drug absorption from the site of administration (Absorption) permits entry of the therapeutic agent (either directly or indirectly) into plasma. Second, the drug may then reversibly leave the bloodstream and distribute into the interstitial and intracellular fluids (Distribution). Third, the drug may be metabolized by the liver, kidney, or other tissues (Metabolism). Finally, the drug and its metabolites are removed from the body in urine, bile, or feces (Elimination).

SUMMARY : The subject of developing ideal cures for naturally occurring defects in the human body has always fascinated medical scientists. Refractive errors are such a naturally occurring defects and have required the use of external aids like spectacles or contact lenses. These devices have their own inherent flaws as regard to cosmesis and comfort. Refractive surgery has emerged as a new subspecialty in ophthalmology designed to develop an ideal surgical technique to help people reduce their dependency on their external visual aids. Radial Keratotomy was the first refractive surgery that was tried on a large scale. Ten years later, it was realized that the technique was not as safe and effective as it initially appeared to be. Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy was the next popular technique and subsequently gave way to LASIK due to its obvious advantages of minimal pain, fast visual rehabilitation and absence of corneal haze. Presently LASIK remains the most widely practiced surgical technique of refractive surgery. Each day a newer modification is being developed and the LASEK is the latest addition in the armamentarium of refractive surgeons using excimer laser. There are various excellent textbooks published in the field of LASIK surgery and we were a little perplexed when approached by our publisher as to whether there is a need of one more book on this subject. However, after initial hesitation we were convinced that there is a need for a simple source document that can provide readers useful practical information regarding the various aspects of LASIK surgery. Experienced LASIK surgeons from different parts of world have contributed their thoughts to this book and have shared their experience about the various aspects of this state-of-the-art surgical technique. We are grateful to all the contributing authors for the time and effort they put in and worked hard to finish their chapters before the Christmas. The book has been organized in a simple and effective style of stepwise approach to LASIK surgery and includes information about the latest microkeratomes and excimer laser machines. There are chapters on specific surgical techniques like LASEK, LASIK for post-penetrating keratoplasty, ametropias and wavefront guided LASIK. Overall our book provides comprehensive and easy to read information to refractive surgeons and general ophthalmologists. Happy reading!